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1940 Nickel Identification

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Hi all - new to the forum. I have a 1940 nickel passed down from my Grandfather. I know nothing about coins, but the note on this said "change, 1942, Memphis. Mistrike"

He was not a "collector", but kept monetary curiosities as he encountered them. Silver certificates, mis struck coins, things he found interesting.

This was one of them.

Does not appear to be ground or abraded in any way. Concave areas are very smooth. Looks hydraulic, almost like waves.
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To CCF! Sorry to say, but it's just a badly damaged Nickel. No errors.
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How or why.......
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I agree that this is a badly damaged nickel. It's a fun curiosity but nothing more.
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art
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There is no way for that to happen when the coin was struck so it is damage.
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Agree with all above. The coin didn't exit the striking chamber in that condition.
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